The Armour of Light

Superb page turner from Ken Follett.

If you've read other books in the Kingsbridge series you'll love this new installment.

If you haven't, don't worry, you'll love this installment!

The characters grab you straight away, putting you in the world of 18th century England, charting the industrial revolution on a West of England town and it's population of weavers, middle class mill owners and the landed gentry.

Follett weaves social commentary into a fast paced epic story with births, deaths, love and loss.

Some satisfying character resolutions are somewhat predictable but Follett is a master of a well crafted, thought provoking saga. Highly recommended.

Ken Follett never fails to produce epic sweeping sagas that draw you in and don’t let you go until the last page. The Evening and the Morning is another such book, part of his Kingsbridge series. I can’t recommend him highly enough as an author who produces gripping books that you never want to put down.

Industrial strife and war are the backdrop for this epic journey. Invest in the stories of Kit , his mother Sal as tragedy strikes at the start of the novel, of mill owner and weavers Amos and Spade and the brutal laws of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Pure joy

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Ken Follett-One of the best writers of all time-A Quality writer and this book certainly didn't disappoint. I'm already looking forward to the next book.

This was again a  whopper of just over 1,000 pages but man oh man. It was another enthralling read by one of the best writers of historical fiction!

This book is part of the Kingsbridge series, a series that takes you on a journey through centuries of European history, all centered around the fictional town of Kingsbridge.
The Amour of Light is set between 1792 and 1824.

The attention to detail is astounding and Ken Follett seamlessly weaves historical events, politics, religion, and war into a gripping tale of ambition, love, and survival. The character development is exceptional, with each individual facing their own struggles and challenges, making them come alive on the page.
The characters are so well-crafted that they become like friends. Some characters you fall in love with, some you find despicable. I loved Sal! Her no-nonsense attitude and resilience were so heartwarming!
The themes of resilience, love, and the pursuit of justice are beautifully explored.
Religious strife, political intrigue, and espionage form the backdrop of the war against Bonaparte and the story ends just after the Battle of Waterloo.

Ken Follett has a unique talent for bringing the past to life and making it accessible to all readers. The depth of research and attention to detail is evident on every page!

Highly recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

Another wonderful page-turning saga from the master of historical fiction.

Pillars of the Earth is still my all time favourite book and watching the town of Kingsbridge and its people evolve through the centuries has been brilliant. Each book has a unique set of characters all with the normal everyday issues of humanity no matter what century it is set in.

Armour of Light revolves around the industrial revolution and the many changes to the lives of workers especially in the cotton industry. Also he interminable battle with France and Napolean at the time only increased the suffering faced by many.

This book could be seen as a bridge between Ken's two historical series of Kingsbridge and The Century Triloogy.
Bound to be another best seller this Christmas.